Current SNAP recipients who have lost food purchased with SNAP benefits due to storms, flooding, power outages, or other misfortunes may be eligible for replacement SNAP benefits.
Under SNAP regulations, SNAP recipients who lost food in a “household misfortune” may obtain replacement benefits as long as they fit the criteria and fulfill the requirements. The links below provide information about the process for requesting SNAP replacement benefits.
- SNAP Policy Update —provides information on the SNAP replacement criteria and requirements
- Replacement SNAP Benefits Flyer —outreach flyer for community organizations to use with affected households
- Form 2291 English/Spanish with Hunger Solutions New York Cover Page —form to request benefits along with a cover page from Hunger Solutions New York